For the third year in a row, Standard Bank has earned a place on the prestigious list of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies, a global accolade compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Statista. The recognition in 2025 cements Standard Bank's reputation as one of Africa's most respected financial institutions, and places it among a select group of companies worldwide that have demonstrated resilience, credibility and leadership in an era where corporate trust has become both more fragile and more valuable than ever.
The award is no small achievement. The list is compiled following a rigorous evaluation process that assesses companies across three crucial dimensions of trust: customers, investors and employees. More than 65,000 individuals across 20 countries were surveyed, while over half a million online mentions were analysed to capture sentiment towards thousands of companies. Only one thousand firms worldwide made the final cut. Out of 96 South African companies eligible for consideration, Standard Bank's inclusion underlines not only its stature in the domestic market but also the growing global recognition of its brand.
For Standard Bank, which has consistently positioned itself as more than just a financial services provider, the recognition is deeply connected to its purpose-driven ethos. "This recognition is a powerful endorsement of our purpose, 'Africa is our home, we drive her growth'," said Sim Tshabalala, Chief Executive of Standard Bank Group. "At Standard Bank, we understand that trust is built over time, through every interaction, every decision, and every promise kept. It's reflected in how we support our customers, how we engage with our employees, and how we deliver value to our investors. Being named one of the world's most trusted companies is a reflection of the values that guide us and the impact we strive to make across Africa."